Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500M, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 54/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has the bigger battery (9100 mAh vs 3300); the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,579,952 vs 824,513); the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer is noticeably lighter (173g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3579952 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 9100 vs 3300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer better?
- Lighter: 173g vs 225g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra vs the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra scores 21 points higher (75/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (95/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (95/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (80/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (79/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra | Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500M | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 3579952 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 9100 mAh | 3300 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | 157.5×74.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $548 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 9100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 20W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra and Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer by 334.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (95/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (99/100 vs 83/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (80/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (79/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer by 21 points (75/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer — 54/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads on performance (95/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra over the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.